Flood Watch

Locations Affected

Fredonyer Peak, CA ∙ Wendel, CA ∙ Logan Creek, NV ∙ Gold Mountain, CA ∙ Chilcoot-Vinton, CA ∙ Sattley, CA ∙ Meeks Bay, CA ∙ Bieber, CA ∙ Plumas National Forest, CA ∙ Mount Lola, CA

Headline

.Moderate to heavy rain with high rain/snow elevation (8,000 feet and higher) through Sunday will lead to significant rises of rivers, creeks and streams with the potential for minor flooding.

Full Alert Message

Flood Watch National Weather Service Reno NV 1125 AM PST Sun Dec 21 2025 .Moderate to heavy rain with high rain/snow elevation (8,000 feet and higher) through Sunday will lead to significant rises of rivers, creeks and streams with the potential for minor flooding. ...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of California, including the Greater Lake Tahoe Area and Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra counties, including the Susan River near Susanville and the West Fork of the Carson near Woodfords. Portions of western Nevada, including the Greater Lake Tahoe Area. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff will result in significant rises of rivers, creeks, and streams. Small streams and creeks may overflow their banks. Flooding is most likely in urban, low lying, and poor drainage areas. Rockfall is also possible in areas of steep terrain. No mainstem river flooding is currently forecast, but the Susan River near Susanville is expected to exceed action stage and minor flooding is possible. The Susan River near Susanville may also experience additional rises mid next week. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Enhanced runoff and sediment transport are likely below recent burn areas, but debris flows are not expected. Look for river forecast updates at CNRFC.NOAA.GOV - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

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